Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist)
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under general direction of a registered engineer, to perform difficult and complex materials testing work; to make field inspections and investigations; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Engages in technical testing of a wide variety of construction and other materials purchased by the State, including metals, woods, soils, aggregates, asphaltic oils, asphaltic cement, portland cement, concrete, and other construction materials; makes field investigations and reports upon construction materials and methods; checks designs and the fabrication of construction or other materials for compliance with specifications; makes soil and foundation investigations in the field and related laboratory tests and investigations; inspects, tests, and accepts or rejects all types of materials; evaluates physical environmental impact assessments and mitigations; performs research work; dictates correspondence and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
Three years' experience in the California state service as a Transportation Engineering Technician, Range B.
Or II
Four years of materials and research engineering work in the field or laboratory, comparable in level to the Transportation Engineering Technician, Range B, in the California state service.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in inspecting and testing a wide variety of construction and other materials; physical environmental impact assessment evaluations and mitigation processes; physical properties and uses of engineering construction materials; fabrication of construction materials.
Ability to: Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; test the quality and suitability of engineering construction and other materials; do research work on engineering construction and other materials; evaluate physical environmental impact assessments and mitigations; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare reports and dictate correspondence.
Additional Desirable Qualification
Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
